Sonic # in Palatka
Last inspected:
414 N Hwy 19, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive In in Palatka has accumulated 337 violations across 49 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. State fire records show 19 violations, primarily for portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone, a citation that recurred annually from 2020 to 2022. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve proper ventilation (31 citations), single-use items (23), and food contact surfaces (21). In mid-2023, the facility faced an administrative complaint after an inspection found 18 violations including 5 high-priority issues, followed by multiple callbacks before compliance was achieved.
Most recent closure: July 8, 2024 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic # in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Sonic # in Palatka: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sonic # in Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024055572 | $400.00 | Jul 8, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonic # in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (13)
— 3 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At fire extinguisher by walk in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At fire extinguisher by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At fire extinguisher by cookline and at fire extinguisher by walk in.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near walk in cooler
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 8 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-08-14: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit door in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-20: Next to rear exit door in back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit door in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-11: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Electric outlet behind fryers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-14: Electric outlet behind fryers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-17: Electric outlet behind fryers **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-11: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Electric outlet behind fryers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-14: Electric outlet behind fryers. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit door in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-02-21: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Electrical outlet behind fryers. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-22: Electrical outlet behind fryers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-23: Electrical outlet behind fryers. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-02-21: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Electrical outlet behind fryers. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-22: Electrical outlet behind fryers. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to rear exit door in back of kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sonic # in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (50)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 12 inspections57 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections47 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections57 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sonic # in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sonic # in Palatka under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 8, 2024 and July 10, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Sonic # in Palatka last inspected?
- Sonic # 3855 in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sonic # in Palatka last shut down?
- Sonic # 3855 in Palatka was last shut down on July 8, 2024 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic # in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic # 3855 in Palatka are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonic # in Palatka had?
- Sonic # 3855 in Palatka has had 50 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic # in Palatka find?
- Sonic # 3855 in Palatka was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic # in Palatka ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sonic # 3855 in Palatka has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Sonic # in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic # 3855 in Palatka has 13 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic # in Palatka faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonic # 3855 in Palatka has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonic # in Palatka been fined?
- Sonic # 3855 in Palatka has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonic # in Palatka operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive in (2017-2022).
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